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News published February 2021

Still time to apply to vote in Highland Council By-election
Published 18 Feb 2021
Polling will take place on Thursday 11 March 2021 to elect one of six candidates standing in the Highland Council's Aird and Loch Ness Ward by-election and voters are being reminded to make sure they
Public asked to have their say on sustainable transport and the climate emergency as part of the Inner Moray Firth Local Development Plan review
Published 17 Feb 2021
The Covid-19 Pandemic has impacted Highland communities in unprecedented ways and continues to do so. Amongst the multiple adverse impacts of this global crisis are some important lessons for how we r
Emergency road closure - B9175 at Nigg level crossing
Published 17 Feb 2021
The B9175 Glastullich at Nigg level crossing will be closed for emergency works by Network Rail from 22.00 on Saturday 27 February 2021 until 10.00 Sunday 28 February 2021.
The Department for Environmental and Rural Affairs is running a series of Brexit webinars
Published 17 Feb 2021
The Department for Environmental and Rural Affairs is running a series of webinars aimed at EU traders bringing products of animal origin (POAO) into Great Britain.
Kids in Cromarty Firth Ward set to benefit from new play equipment thanks to COVID recovery funds
Published 17 Feb 2021
Children in the Cromarty Firth ward are set to benefit from a proposal to allocate £15,000 of COVID-19 Ward Discretionary funds to support the provision of new play park equipment.
Ness Islands closure for essential tree works
Published 17 Feb 2021
The Ness Islands, on the River Ness in Inverness will be closed for public safety over two days to allow essential tree works to be carried out.
Town Centre Funding project agreed for Nairn
Published 17 Feb 2021
Highland Councillors at the Nairnshire Committee today (17 February 2021) have unanimously agreed to award Nairn BID a total £28,052 Scottish Government Town Centre funding.
Highland Council winter road condition report for Wednesday, 17 February 2021
Published 17 Feb 2021
Highland Council winter road condition report for Wednesday, 17 February 2021
Preparation continues for phased return of Highland pupils
Published 16 Feb 2021
Letters to parents, senior-phase pupils and supportive information to school staff will be issued this week to explain the phased return to schools for some pupils on 22 February.
Temporary road closure – A839 Lairg - Rosehall
Published 16 Feb 2021
From the 22 February 2021 to 31 March 2021, motorists are being advised by The Highland Council that there will be a temporary road closure on the A839 Lairg - Rosehall.